Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast

By Gretchen Bridgers | Education Podcast NetworkEducation

Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast episodes

September 07, 2015 13: “If” versus “When” + How = Now
When we feel at our worst we begin our thoughts with the word “if.” But when we start empowering ourselves to make things happen for the better, our “if’s” turn to “when’s.” But your work can’t stop there. In order to reach a better place mentally and physically in your moment of distress or transition,…
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19 min
August 31, 2015 12: More Than a Test Score
Students are more than a test score. They have talents within that we as teachers need to cultivate so that students can develop as a whole individual and not just as a student. Hear how I used students’ talents to benefit themselves and the classroom learning process at the same time!
Quotables

* My good intentions were boxing in my students to a mold they weren’t designed to be in.
* My strength was also my weakness.
* I have empowered my students to take more ownership in my class by tolerating a variety of personality traits knowing these talents are beneficial to my students and their growth.
* We need to serve the WHOLE child and not hone in on one area that we miss opportunities for the other areas to grow.

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* Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College

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19 min
August 31, 2015 12: More Than a Test Score
Students are more than a test score. They have talents within that we as teachers need to cultivate so that students can develop as a whole individual and not just as a student. Hear how I used students’ talents to benefit themselves and the classroom learning process at the same time! Quotables My good intentions…
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19 min
August 24, 2015 11: Drop Feedback Bombs
Teachers can only get better when we allow them to by providing clear, actionable feedback on their teaching practices. Find out how instructional leaders can develop a culture of feedback at their schools as well as gain coaching ideas to turn great teachers into SUPER teachers!
Quotables

* Our kids grow like weeds when we take the time to give them feedback
* I want to empower you teacher leaders to see the opportunity to step up and close the loop on feedback so not only teachers in your building get stronger, but students start exceling and your school overall achieves greatness.
* Teachers are capable. They have fantastic ideas and are full of passion.
* We want teachers to stop reaching out to unreliable sources to gain ideas

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* Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College

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16 min
August 24, 2015 11: Drop Feedback Bombs
Teachers can only get better when we allow them to by providing clear, actionable feedback on their teaching practices. Find out how instructional leaders can develop a culture of feedback at their schools as well as gain coaching ideas to turn great teachers into SUPER teachers! Quotables Our kids grow like weeds when we take…
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16 min
August 17, 2015 10: Bonus Edition- Interview with Dave Hartzell

Dave is a Reach Teacher (Public Impact Success By Design). Dave graduated from University of Delaware in 2006 with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education (PreK-8). Since then he has taught in high-poverty areas of Richmond and Charlotte. His biggest successes in education so far are starting a grassroots campaign called 40 Book Project, piloting 1 of only 50 global Imagination Chapters, and working with TEACH Charlotte as a Seminar Instructor.
He’s currently building a Wonder Lab at Shamrock Gardens Elementary School and conducting research with Charlotte Teachers Institute on Exercise and the Brain.
Connect with Dave through social media!

* @MrHartzell1
* @40BookProject
* @SGEWonderLab
* www.Facebook.com/the40bookproject

Quotables

* Standards are seen as the ceiling, [where] in the Wonder Lab standards are seen as the floor.
* Less input from me and more output from [students].
* Change the question.

Dave’s Stamp of Approval

* Caine’s Arcade

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faIFNkdq96U

* Lynda Berry’s 4 Minute Journal

* http://thenearsightedmonkey.tumblr.com/post/17159582607/why-is-it-so-hard-to-keep-up-a-diary-it-isnt

* Tony Wagner’s Essential Skills

* http://www.tonywagner.com/7-survival-skills

* Ricky Singh at Charlotte Lab School

* http://www.charlottelabschool.org/#/reimagining-school

* Skype in the Classroom

* https://education.skype.com/

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* Twitter: @gschultek
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* Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College

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38 min
August 17, 2015 10: Bonus Edition- Interview with Dave Hartzell
Dave is a Reach Teacher (Public Impact Success By Design). Dave graduated from University of Delaware in 2006 with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education (PreK-8). Since then he has taught in high-poverty areas of Richmond and Charlotte. His biggest successes in education so far are starting a grassroots campaign called 40 Book Project, piloting 1 of only 50…
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38 min
August 10, 2015 9: It’s Not About You
Teaching has more to do with the students than it does the teacher. However, we often put so much emphasis on our own performance and our own to do list, we forget to affect kids and create opportunities for their growth. Tune in to hear how you can flip the script and empower students every day in your classroom!
Quotables

* Everything you do as an educator is for the students
* I spent so much time prepping for a lesson in terms of what I was going to say instead of figuring out what I wanted students to say.
* It was awesome to see them grow up in a matter of seconds just because I gave them the opportunity to.
* Its about being intentional about how you structure your class to ensure students are learning and growing as people

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* Twitter: @gschultek
* Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
* Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
* Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College

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20 min
August 10, 2015 9: It’s Not About You
Teaching has more to do with the students than it does the teacher. However, we often put so much emphasis on our own performance and our own to do list, we forget to affect kids and create opportunities for their growth. Tune in to hear how you can flip the script and empower students every…
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20 min
August 03, 2015 8: A Swing and A Miss
It is human nature to have the best of intentions. Often times, our greatest ideas remain as an intention and never get executed. Teachers, don’t miss out on opportunities to be your best for your students. Tune in today to find out just how to follow through on your intentions so that you can be GREAT!
Quotables

* Education is about relationships.
* Your goal is not to get through content; your goal is to teach students to understand.
* Great teachers continue to grow.
* Avoid the swing and a miss. Execute those intentions.

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* Blog: Always A Lesson
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* Twitter: @gschultek
* Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
* Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
* Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College

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This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future.
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12 min

About Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast

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Educators, this podcast will leave you feeling empowered with actionable steps to implement into your role immediately. Gretchen shares stories, lessons learned and practical tips. Buckle up for a transformation unlike no other!